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FD05 ZMU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ZMU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,411 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,910 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front underseal on underside covering front body structure components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 43,908 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underseal on underside covering front body structure components

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,538 miles

plastic wheel arch covers fitted

underside plated and undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2024 42,538 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic wheel arch covers fitted

underside plated and undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,408 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 40,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,496 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 38,496 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,479 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 38,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,187 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 30,180 miles

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,895 miles

both rear tyres very badly perished

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers split and on safety bands

slight damage to both headlight lens'

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,299 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls have cracking but not showing cords

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,485 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 21,480 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,116 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 2,157 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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FD05 ZMU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 41,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD05 ZMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD05 ZMU registered?

FD05 ZMU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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